Se define la disfagia como la alteración o dificultad en el proceso de la deglución, es decir,
del trasporte de los alimentos sólidos y líquidos desde la boca al estómago. En condiciones …

Introduction: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive, fatal disorder that makes
muscles stiff (rigid) and causes problems with movement, loss of co-ordination, and …

Chile's population is aging rapidly, which means a growing number of people is living with
chronic illnesses that limit the way they live their life, a situation that requires the presence of …

This paper is the final response in a scientific forum examining the impact of ending therapy
on speech-language pathologists. The lead paper explored how speech-language …

Background: This study explored speech pathologists' experiences with dysphagia
management-an ethically complex area of professional practice. It aimed to describe speech …

Os Cuidados Paliativos surgem como resposta aos problemas apresentados por pessoas
com doenças prolongadas, incuráveis e progressivas. Pretendem prevenir o sofrimento …

Os cuidados paliativos constituem um campo interdisciplinar de cuidados totais e ativos
prestados a doentes com qualquer doença que ameaça a continuidade da vida. Fornece o …

Development of Recommendations for Speech-Language Pathologists in Paediatric Palliative Care
Teams (ReSP3CT): An International Page 1 Development of Recommendations for …

Artificial nutrition may supplement or replace oral feeding at the end of life, but it is unclear if
this is the best option for nutrition and quality of life. Tube feeding (nasogastric/gastric) is …

This chapter will consider key literature and theoretical perspectives relating to end-oflife
care, palliative care and hospice care, with a particular focus on the relevance of speech …